What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Aixa Dones
Focus areas
Anxiety
Codependency
Relationship Struggles
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Family Issues
Self Esteem Issues
Boundary Issues
Intergenerational Trauma
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Narrative
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Aixa Dones
Have you felt overwhelmed by emotions that you find yourself unable to verbalize, leading to crying or panic instead? Do you reminisce about the past, wishing you could “go back in time and do differently with what you know now”? Or perhaps you’ve felt invalidated by those around you because communication is difficult or even scary. As a person of color, I deeply understand what it means to be taught to hide your emotions and reactions for the sake of family or to endure the silent, suffocating rules and expectations placed on you. Together, we can explore how those expectations have influenced us and develop skills to express emotions that once felt impossible to share.
I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Adler University, which has equipped me with the tools to support you on this journey. Don’t worry—finding a new therapist can feel awkward at first, and that’s completely normal. Let’s celebrate that you’ve taken the time and energy to seek guidance and support! I would love to be your companion on the path toward authenticity, wholeness, and happiness.
What should a new client know about working with you?
*Please note that I work exclusively with women, female identifying, and non-binary folks*
My experience is geared towards emerging and young adults who are BIPOC-LGBTQ+ and ranges from anxiety/depression to navigating relationships, family dynamics, life transitions/life changes, and codependency. As a strengths-based therapist, I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Shadow Work. My goals with my clients are to create a space where we can feel safe to verbalize our emotions and develop skills to both manage our emotions as well as feel and name them. During our time together, we will strive to interrupt generation trauma, unhealthy behaviors, and patterns, find autonomy in ourselves as the “adult-child” of a Black or Brown parent, relationship exploration, and codependency/cultural codependency experiences.
*As a Clinical Fellow, I am gaining the necessary experience and supervision to obtain my clinical license (LCPC). I am working under the supervision of Brooke Blankenship, LCPC.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
What does being a “trauma-focused therapist” mean? It means that I work with you to recognize and process how traumatic experiences throughout your life have impacted your mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, and spiritual well-being. This is rooted in the understanding of how these traumatic experiences have forged and influenced our emotional and behavioral responses. Our goal is to create healthier responses and relationships towards ourselves. I understand the shame and confusion that occurs when you experience such symptoms with zero guidance or support to help ease them.
Utilizing strengths-based methods, I work with clients to explore their inner child, inner teenager, and emerging adult to give space and speak to these traumas that we were never allowed or felt safe enough to do. Perhaps you have felt that quiet pressure from the cultural/tradition of the household that are “expected to move on, and be the bigger person.” As the second oldest/middle child of Puerto Rican parents, I have the awareness and empathetic understanding of the impact of the Silent Rules, Silent Expectations, and pressure to please your elders at the cost of your autonomy. This creates a co-dependency behavior with not only the family but with other relationships in our lives to maintain the identity our culture/family has created.
To break some of the ice, I would love to know a fun fact about you or something you love to do! This can be something you love to do as self-care, a favorite TV show or movie, a hobby you have, or a book/series. My self-care involves painting in traditional and digital mediums, going to the gym (after years of avoiding it - big win!), and shopping. My favorite TV show is Arcane at the moment, my favorite underrated anime is Revolutionary Girl Utena, and I love metal and bachata music. Also, pineapple does not belong on pizza but feel free to convince me otherwise. I look forward to learning more about you!
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Office location
Aixa Dones, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Adler University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1043949654
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Aixa Dones work with?
Aixa Dones works with Balanced Awakening, PC.
Where is Aixa Dones's office located?
Aixa Dones has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Aixa Dones's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Aixa Dones?
Aixa Dones frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Aixa Dones on their profile.
What languages does Aixa Dones speak?
Aixa Dones speaks English.
How do patients rate Aixa Dones in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Aixa Dones. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.